Hi moms! Fast question-my son's 7th birthday party is next weekend at Dave & Busters. There will be about 10 kids there, and the party will include lunch and a $10 play card for playing games at the end of the party. My question is: should there be a separate little favor for the boys? Depending on what games they play, they can win tickets to redeem for little trinkets, just like at chuckee cheese, so I wasn't sure if I should get separate favors or not.
If you would get favors, what would you get? I'm drawing a total blank! There's no real "theme" for the party, I still have to order the cake, and I don't know what it will look like, so I don't even have that to tie a favor in to yet.
Thanks for the thoughts!
Thanks everyone! I like the idea of the candy bars, and may go that route. I appreciate all of your suggestions!
Given that they can win prizes while there, I'd skip the favors. If you still want to do a favor, we've given out $2 baskin robbins gift certificates at my daughter's bday parties and they've been a huge hit w/ the parents and kids. I personally hate that cheap junk that sometimes comes home after parties; it ends up in the trash anyway. What a waste.
you are already giving them the game card i don't think there is a need for separate favor.
No. Favor bags are ridiculous.
No, I say save your money and don't do party favors.
They get thrown away usually anyway.
Save time and money and skip it.
I don't think anyone will miss it.
Favor? Maybe. Junk? No.
Get full size (or giant) Hershey bars and make your own wrappers on the computer to tape over the existing wrappers that say "Thanks for Coming! Your friend, Johnny" and you can add a border, balloons, confetti whatever.
It's something to say "thanks for coming" but not the dreaded junk filled goody bag. have fun--I'll bet the kids are going to love it!
Great party idea--I'm going to keep D&B's in mind for my son's birthday next year.
Nope. No favors needed.
You don't have to get favors because they can win them. However, you could get something inexpensive like fruit snacks (they have Toy Story 3 ones out now), silly bands, or small bottles of bubbles.
I hate doing those things, the kids come to the party to play, eat cake, and have fun...they shouldn't get presents too. Just my thoughts, I do not do them.
We did do a princess dress up party and the kids made crowns to wear. I got foam kits at Hobby Lobby, they had the crowns, 2 styles, peel and stick foam shapes, etc...for about $5.00. I had some blingy stones and other craft stuff that we added along with glitter.
The kids brought fabric for capes (boys), and the girls wore everything from nightgowns to actual Halloween princess costumes. I think having a crown in that instance was different than just giving them a baggie with stuff in it.
well you can always keep it cheap and go to the dollar tree... everything is a dollar and treats for 10 kids would not be that expensive...i actually got ALL my daughtes decorations from there and they came out cute :) they have alot of things for party favors too.
love the idea of a hershey bar w/ thank you notes attached. your son could do the cards ahead of time. hand them out as the child leaves and your good to go.
I personally think party favors are kind of dumb. Why do we have to give kids junk to say thanks for coming, or to get them to come in the first place?
Then again, I thought it was a bit lame to spend $500 on a cake for my wedding. I was ready to skip it. So maybe I'm way off here.
I would do party favors. I would do something like bubbles, rubber ball (tennis sized), or Matchbox cars which are still a hit at this age. What ever you choose keep it simple but practical for kids.
I love the idea of the candy bar- the trinkety stuff gets trashed immediately, especially if there are younger children in the house. I would do something b/c not every kid will win tickets and get a prize.
You could also go to your local craft store and see if they have small kits. My son went to a party last spring where each child got a kit to make a kite (party activity) then take it home!
